Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 391 Winning the Grand Prize! Xiao Ran and Ya Ya vs. Gong Li?

Ma Xun didn't give Harvey any face... which is to be expected!

Are you trying to fool me?
You can fool others, but can you fool me, Ma Xun?
Pooh!
The $300 million that guy offered would indeed be a good deal under normal circumstances.

However, how could Ma Xun not know Harvey's habits?
This guy always makes a good start, but when it comes to paying the final balance, it's a real pain.

Well... I have to say, from the perspective of paying the final payment, Harvey's product has a very Indian style.

Anyone who has done business with Indians knows how untrustworthy these guys are.

Well, actually, the Indians don't have any concept of credibility; they never have.

These guys are also very good at telecom fraud, and their target 'customers' are quite limited, mainly English speakers in Europe and America.

There's nothing we can do about it; they've always been working as telephone customer service representatives.

Putting aside the Indian guy's affairs, anyway, Harvey Weinstein's methods will definitely not work on Ma Xun.

Moreover, Ma Xun wasn't in a hurry.

The results of the Tokyo International Film Festival are not out yet, so we can wait a little longer.

Judging from the current word-of-mouth, even if "Incense" doesn't win any awards, it should have no problem selling its overseas rights.

At least in Japan, this movie shouldn't have trouble finding buyers; that guy Oyama has already said so.

As for the US side, Ge Luming should be fine too.

At worst, Ma Xun will just give him a slightly larger share of Columbia's money.

Therefore, Ma Xun doesn't need to give Harvey any face at all.

We're all big liars, so who's afraid of who!

So, Ma Xun is now waiting for the results from the Tokyo Film Festival.

Meanwhile, something happened in our country during this period.

……

Initially, the release of "The Terror Live" did not attract much attention.

After all, it's just an ordinary movie.

However, after the film was released, its box office continued to rise, and more and more people watched it. Some people saw something special in it.

Especially in Shanghai.

This international metropolis is currently undergoing a period of major construction.

It can be said that there are construction sites everywhere, and many people have temporarily moved out of the city in order to have a better life in the future.

But they also watch movies.

Even if some people are old, they still have children and grandchildren, and these people also watch movies.

But as I looked... something's not right!

Are you sure this isn't a picture of myself?
That's right, many people saw themselves in this movie!

It should be said that there are too many demolition projects these days, so seeing a bit of yourself in them is quite common.

But this is Shanghai.

There was a group of people who, perhaps because they were too idle, picked out some very special details from this movie.

That's how we got in touch with that project.

Then, I'll compare some screenshots and details from that project...

Good guy, really good guy!

Did this "Terror Live" story really happen in Malaysia?

Didn't this happen in Shanghai?
Soon, the residents of that case who were hoping to be relocated became restless.

They were eagerly anticipating returning to their original home, but the situation in the movie is... they probably can't go back at all!
The main problem is that they look too alike.

What if it really is like in the movie?
So, the group simply took action.

They went to find people, even filed lawsuits, or simply made a scene.

In the beginning, Zhou Zhengyi didn't pay much attention to it at all.

After all, he knew very well that it was perfectly normal for some troublemakers to cause trouble during a real estate development process.

These days, demolition work is extremely difficult; most people wouldn't dare to do it.

Therefore, Zhou Zhengyi's initial reaction was very 'normal'.

"Just find a few people and scare them a little, that'll do the trick."

These were Zhou Zhengyi's exact words, and his subordinates naturally did just that.

Little did he know that things were different now, and this matter would not be so easily suppressed.

It quickly escalated into a major incident!

Especially those guys he sent, they didn't know their own strength and injured people.

When things escalated, Zhou Zhengyi was still completely unaware of what had happened. He was still chatting with the Hua Yi brothers, who had come from the original route, and Chen Guofu and others from Taiwan Province.

It's a welcome dinner for them.

Of course, the location was definitely at his own Amao Stew restaurant.

To be honest, Amao Stewed Dishes does indeed focus on high-end dining, and in the current Shanghai food market, it is considered high-end.

Actually, these days even the Peace Hotel isn't that popular, not even as popular as this place.

After all, the customers of his shop are mainly people from the financial circle in Shanghai.

The Wang brothers and Chen Guofu are coming this time, so we will definitely give them a proper welcome.

Now, Zhou Zhengyi is showing off again; this guy has a new understanding of money.

That is……

"I don't like money at all!"

He's the one who said that.

The Wang brothers and Chen Guofu were even happier.

"The previous 'Silk' was entirely thanks to Boss Zhou."

Chen Guofu is a very clever man. He had to say these words, and he also had to give Zhou Zhengyi enough face.

"Haha... This is a small matter. Should I invest more?"

Zhou Zhengyi was very happy.

"That would be even better!" Chen Guofu was about to seize the opportunity.

Zhou Zhengyi was just about to wave his hand and agree when someone coughed twice.

"Hehe... No rush, let's eat first."

The person coughing was naturally Zhou Zhengyi's wife, Sister Mao.

It wasn't just a simple cough on Sister Mao's mind; she was already cursing in her heart.

They have a little money and they can't stop showing it off!
snort!
In fact, Sister Mao knew, of course, that the money was obtained through questionable means, but she and her husband had no choice.

That's how it is; they can't afford not to make this money, they have to take action.

For now... well, let's leave it at that.

That important figure shouldn't fall from grace.

Who is this important person?

The Wang brothers were naturally unwilling, but they also knew that it was best not to talk about it too much for now.

Once we've drunk enough, then we can properly fool Boss Zhou.

That's right, these guys now realize that Zhou Zhengyi is rich.

They're just here to spend money!

However, the Wang brothers and their gang were still too late.

At this table, after several rounds of drinks and five dishes, the meal has been served.

Just as we were about to discuss the more crucial investment, someone unexpectedly arrived at A Mao's Stew Restaurant.

When these people arrived, everything fell into chaos.

why?
police!

Upon arrival, they went straight to Zhou Zhengyi and were about to arrest him on the spot!
"What are you doing!"

Chen Guofu couldn't help but say that, but he immediately deflated.

It has to be Sister Mao.

"Officers, what exactly happened?"

The police were straightforward: "We hope Mr. Zhou can come back with us to assist with the investigation."

Assist with the investigation?

Is it really necessary to be so aggressive?

Sister Mao and the Wang brothers, among others, were powerless to stop the police from taking people away.

Moreover, they also realized that this matter was definitely not ordinary.

but……

"Honey, you assist the police officers first, I'll be there shortly."

Sister Mao's words had a hidden meaning.

Zhou Zhengyi then left with the police with peace of mind.

Currently, they are saying they are assisting in the investigation, which means they are still in the summons stage.

This summons doesn't require wearing bracelets, but judging from their imposing manner...

The Wang brothers and Chen Guofu looked at each other.

They all felt that this was a serious matter.

But Sister Mao is indeed quite capable.

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you all, but my husband Zhou will definitely be fine. This isn't the first or second time he's assisted with an investigation like this. Please enjoy your drinks."

Listen to these words; they first soothe people's hearts.

The Wang brothers and Chen Guofu had nothing to say to each other, but they couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. Sister Mao, on the other hand, was very straightforward.

I left Amao Stewed Food and found a secluded spot to call the boss upstairs.

"Don't call me for a while!"

Unexpectedly, I received such a reply.

Sister Mao then panicked!
The person who just answered the phone was Liang Jun. He's not a real big shot yet, but...

Is this really a big deal?

At this moment, Sister Mao told herself that she still needed to stay calm.

In the end what happened?
Actually, there are some things... she might as well not have left Amao Stewed Food.

The Wang brothers and Chen Guofu were naturally not in the mood for eating or drinking, but they also understood that it wouldn't be appropriate to leave immediately.

So, let's stay a little longer in this private room at A Mao Stew.

Of course, we definitely need to talk about it.

They were completely bewildered at the moment. Although they didn't know what to talk about, they could still bring up some lighthearted topics.

Unexpectedly, while they were chatting, the Wang brothers' phones rang.

Breaking news: "The Terror Live" may be pulled from theaters!

what? !

This is fantastic news!

The Wang brothers immediately told Chen Guofu, but Chen Guofu frowned upon hearing it.

"This this……"

"What's wrong? Is something the problem?"

"Gentlemen, why do you think this movie has been pulled from theaters?"

"How...how would we know?"

The Wang brothers spoke the truth, but Chen Guofu sensed something amiss.

"Could it be that this movie touched on something? Or someone?"

Hearing this, the Wang brothers were extremely uneasy!
Could it be that……

Call and ask who exactly demanded the movie be taken off the screens.

……

Tokyo.

The film festival's closing ceremony is approaching, which means the various awards will be announced.

Ma Xun waited patiently, but on this day, someone kept messaging him on QQ.

Secretary He Qing.

"what happened?"

"Boss, did you know that 'The Terror Live' is going to be pulled from theaters?"

Although he could only see the words, Ma Xun could completely feel He Qing's anxiety.

Ma Xun simply replied, "Don't worry."

"???"

He Qing simply left it as a question mark.

How can I feel at ease?

Is it...

Ma Xun added, "Don't worry, it's not like we're about to be taken off the screens."

How... how can he be so confident?

Actually, the reason is very simple.

That is... a lesson learned from the past under a certain name.

In the original timeline, that show was demanded to be taken down by a certain "tiger".

Unfortunately, he went in by himself.

Now, Ma Xun is taking a gamble.

In any case, The Terror Live has already made its profits to the maximum.

If that person is really that amazing, then Ma Xun will accept it.

But Ma Xun firmly believes.

In this bright and clear world, justice will always prevail!

No one can cover up the whole situation with one hand!

Thus, the results of the Tokyo International Film Festival are about to be announced.

The red carpet at the closing ceremony on this day.

A star-studded event.

Ma Xun attended the event together with Xiao Ran and Ya Ya.

He has one on the left and one on the right, which is truly enviable.

However… Ma Xun caught Gong Li’s gaze again.

Is he jealous...? Hehe...

And today's result at the Tokyo International Film Festival is...

"The 16th Tokyo International Film Festival...Special Jury Prize...Incense!"

Good heavens, it's this award!

To be honest, Ma Xun was somewhat disheartened, after all, this was only a second prize.

But what happens next is interesting.

"...The Golden Kirin Award! 'Warm'! Directed by Huo Jianqi..."

Sure enough it was him!

Although Ma Xun knew that this person had already secured the grand prize, now... hey! Great!

Chinese films swept the top two spots at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival!
However, it's actually quite good, as two South Korean films won the grand prize in the Asian Winds category this year.

In this light, we still have to be one step ahead.

In Japan, some people also won major awards, such as Shinobu Terajima, who won Best Actress, and Teruyuki Kagawa, who won Best Actor.

Hey, these Japanese actors are really shining at this film festival!

But in reality... this is clearly problematic.

Teruyuki Kagawa is not the main character in "Warm".

Oh well, anyway, the award says Best Actor, not Lead Actor.

They'll find a loophole.

This also shows that the decline of Japanese films is quite obvious.

But none of this has anything to do with Ma Xun.

Right after the awards ceremony, the reception will begin.

Ma Xun received a phone call.

"Boss! I knew it!"